Freshtrax Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Woah there ......I thought I had logged into the hcs forums for a moment.... Most speedos are off by 8-12 mph. Mine with stock gears will Burry the needle on 120 mph in 2000 ft. Had it in radar a few times. Was always 112 mph. Now it's set up for shorter pulls but it sure gets to 90mph a hell of allot quicker. Sure surprises the hell out of allot of newer sleds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 My oldie but goodie It's a 700 despite what the hood says , it's a pig on fuel and oil but will put a smile on your face when you crack the throttle.... The power band is like a lightswitch. On or off... Clutched and tuned for 660 ft pulls Had one just like that at one time. Crazy machine. No good for fishin though.... Also had a AC 440 sno pro....fun little sled. And a 340 AC puma. That was a good reliable little fishin sled. I shoulda never sold it. Now its the heel toe express for me and my one man clam. Very reliable, and cheap on gas LOL S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) Here she is. Same as some others in the crowd in that it is pretty heavy to throw in the truck for an ice fishing sled, but always fun on the trails. It's a 1999 Ski Doo, Mxz600 Plenty fast enough for me and handles quite well. Mechanically it has been a great sled. Sure miss the old 1986 Indy Trail 488 fanner for fishing though. I love seeing all the sleds. i guess it's almost time. Cheers Craig Edited November 28, 2014 by Sandbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I would like to take mine out this weekend for a run. Not sure it's going to be warm enough though. They are calling for -46C wind chills tomorrow. Maybe on Sunday when it should be in the -30's somewhere. Next weekend look out as they are calling for warm temps and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I would like to take mine out this weekend for a run. Not sure it's going to be warm enough though. They are calling for -46C wind chills tomorrow. Maybe on Sunday when it should be in the -30's somewhere. Next weekend look out as they are calling for warm temps and snow. your screws are loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Definitely not well lol.Go giver Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 DanD... You didn't get that over by Bewdley did you?? I'm still looking for another one but the two I've found have been sold before I could get there. Maintenance... mine seems to be pretty much bulletproof. Grease in the few zerks on the machine, a few sprays of lube here and there in / on the suspension metal and carry a spare belt. I've yet to even blow that! Starts every time.. even at -42 (but make sure you hand pull it first carefully at those temps) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 No I found the sled up in Clinton; that's about an hour North of me. Thanks for the advice; this is the first sled I've owned in 30 plus years. My last one was an early 70's Chaparral 440 SS; back then it was ride for an hour and then fix for two. LOL Went tail riding the second last time I rode it; forgot I had a hot set of plugs in it on the last ride I took. Melted a hole through the one piston and that was the end for me and sleds; until now. LOL Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 so I lost my man card today lol today was our last day to move and again my old yammy was being bad had a buddy come look at it, plugs were totally loose, like hand tighten loose. tightened them up, put in some premium and went for my first ride of the season:) needs new skis but she works like a charm(I think) Im very happy. he looked over the carb said it was nice/clean. so lets hope that was the only issue ill be running a few hours close to home before i take it ice fishing though, but overall man did that perk me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Did he just look at the carbs, or did he disassemble them and look at them on the inside? #1 way to burn down a 2 stroke is a lean condition. Like I said I do mine every November it takes me an hour or so but mine is jetted on the ragged edge. Not trying to harp. Just trying to save your motor. Honestly it he difficulty level of cleaning and tuning carbs is not much more than chasing the oil in your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Did he just look at the carbs, or did he disassemble them and look at them on the inside? #1 way to burn down a 2 stroke is a lean condition. Like I said I do mine every November it takes me an hour or so but mine is jetted on the ragged edge. Not trying to harp. Just trying to save your motor. Honestly it he difficulty level of cleaning and tuning carbs is not much more than chasing the oil in your car. I was being vague. he took apart a bunch of things lol. I wish I could elaborate more but I was busy loading a uhaul lol. he had all his tools over and gaver about 2 hour look over clean dissesemble reassemble. when we fired it up it was night and day difference. but he did say that was a major issue. plugs were barely in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 also i had not run premium. i got chewed out for that. also toggle kill switch was left dangling under the hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Good stuff Just curious how do we know it's a 300 not a 340 ? I always like to learn. Edited December 3, 2014 by Freshtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) It's a 300 from the colour of the hood and the short seat, I think 80 or 81, the 79 300s had a white hood and the ET 340s were black, Excel 340 was burgundy my brother had a 300, it's in one of my pictures on the first page I think DanC had a 300,maybe he has a picture too Edited December 3, 2014 by chris.brock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 yeah its a 300. few new pics now I gotter to the new house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 yeah its a 300. few new pics now I gotter to the new house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 whoa triple post hahaha. mods can you remove the two please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 The seat, cargo rack and handlebars aren't stock. That cargo rack must be super handy though. That's a good, simple, reliable old sled MB. Pretty crazy, that thing is almost 35 years old and still getting the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 The seat, cargo rack and handlebars aren't stock. That cargo rack must be super handy though. That's a good, simple, reliable old sled MB. Pretty crazy, that thing is almost 35 years old and still getting the job done. yep, the father in law doctered it up pretty nice:) -20 today she fired right up. shell see many trips to the pinewood river this year:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ya, that's quite the machine. Now go get your man card back by taking jumps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basskicker Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 This is my 2013 Skidoo Expedition sport with the 600ACE. Wish I got to use it more.....only 600 km on the thing in 2 years!! Only because I'm riding the work sled 6 days a week and the last thing I want to do on my day off is going snowmobiling!! Here's the work sled. I absolutely love this thing. 2014 Skidoo Skandic SWT with the 600ACE.....154" long x 24" wide studded track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ya, that's quite the machine. Now go get your man card back by taking jumps! lol. I wish. soon enough though. we only have like 2" of snow. I took a small ride last night but need more white stuff. took a cruz down the river and it looks like Im good to try this pinewood river. word is its packed with walleye but I guess well see. My new neighbour loves pike fishing and he says its insane for big pike at ice out right at the mouth, which is like 2 minute ride from our place. lets hope thats true! Im pretty banged up from the move so Im hoping it snows all week while I recover. going up the stairs with a stand up freezer and I slipped. not good. got crushed pretty good. pinned back first on the stairs, smacked my shoulder pretty good and hit my cheekbone pretty hard but no break thankfully. but once the back feels better yeah Ill hit some jumps at 50 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Those skandic swt's are nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sault Trailblazers groomed 90 miles of trail yesterday, then we got another 6" of snow last night...could be a fun weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 akin wrapper off in october. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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